Atty. Jonathan Paul Sheldon
Jonathan Paul Sheldon is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, expungement, civil rights and 3 other areas of law. Jonathan received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1987, and has been licensed for 30 years.
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Jonathan Paul Sheldon is a criminal defense, expungement, civil rights, and appellate attorney based in Fairfax, Virginia. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1996), New York (1996), District of Columbia (1999), and Virginia (2004). Educated at College of William and Mary (J.D., 1995) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jonathan Paul Sheldon is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, expungement, civil rights and 3 other areas of law
- Jonathan received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1987, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Jonathan practices in Fairfax, VA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Paul Sheldon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fairfax are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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